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PM for stringent measures to stop rape
DHAKA, Oct 15, 2020 (BSS) – Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina today asked the
administration for taking extensive measures alongside creating public
awareness to check rape incidents.
“We would have to take elaborate measures to stop the incidents of rape as
nowadays it is being occurred hugely. The most important thing is to create
awareness among the people to curb it,” she said.
The Prime Minister simultaneously asked the fresh civil administration
officers to work towards meeting the aspirations of the people and thus
driving Bangladesh towards prosperity so that its people can move around the
world keeping their heads high.
She said this while addressing the concluding ceremony of the 70th
Foundation Training Course for fresh admin cadre service officers being connected from her official Ganabhaban residence here this morning.
Officials and the participants got connected from Bangladesh Public
Administration Training Centre (BPATC) at Savar and the offices of seven
divisional commissioners.
The premier said her government has already promulgated an ordinance by
making necessary amendments to the existing law to stop the heinous acts
describing rape as one of the disease of the society.
She however, said her government has been working for
ensuring justice for all aimed at eliminating the culture of impunity that
was established since the assassination of Father of the Nation along with
most of his family members on August 15, 1975.
Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Shaikh Yusuf Harun gave
the welcome address at the function.
On behalf of the Prime Minister BPATC Rector Md Rakib Hossain handed over
the awards and certificates among the 663 participants, including 161 female
officers, for successfully completing their training.
Two of the admin officers, Mehedy Hasan Kawser and Munia Sirat, spoke on
the occasion on behalf officers, who completed their six months training
course.
MORE/AHJ/RY/13:30 hrs